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    Women in cowboy hat at country music event.

    A popular country music night in Cardiff brings fans together to make new friends

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    Local Welsh art projected on station as part of a huge Light of Winter trail

    Author and storyteller launches typewriter-for-hire service in Cardiff market

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    Two chefs to open a restaurant after the decline in Wales’ hospitality industry

    Local Rainbow

    How Welsh musicians are using social media to keep the spirit of bilingual music alive

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    Training project that aims to make screen sector more accessible gets funding boost

  • Active Life
    Active Life

    Local yoga instructor sees a rise in men embracing yoga classes to improve wellbeing

    ‘Men and women are not built the same’: Fighting for female-friendly fitness gear

    Three girls playing netball, laughing and smiling

    Netball participation among adults is growing as women seek a sense of community

  • Public Life
    Public Life
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    Fibroid advocate takes the stage at Everywoman Festival to raise awareness of this common condition

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    The last act? Wales’ arts sector faces an uncertain future in challenging times

    A cluttered wardrobe that could use the help of rental fashion

    Fashion crisis unwrapped: The ‘rental revolution’ for Welsh consumers’ wardrobes

  • Long Reads
    Long Reads

    ‘Men and women are not built the same’: Fighting for female-friendly fitness gear

    AI Generated image of an empty theatre

    The last act? Wales’ arts sector faces an uncertain future in challenging times

    A cluttered wardrobe that could use the help of rental fashion

    Fashion crisis unwrapped: The ‘rental revolution’ for Welsh consumers’ wardrobes

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    The Queer Culture Issue

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    The Grassroots Issue

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    The Mental Health Issue

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Josh Ong
Joined23 September 2020
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Food writer and journalist at Cardiff University. Words on music, esports and film too.
Business

Double-edged sword: How four Welsh food businesses have used heat-at-home kits

While many restaurants have adapted to using heat-at-home kits and takeaway, for many businesses it hasn't been so easy
Magazine

Alt.Cardiff magazine: Pet pandemic issue

This issue covers the forgotten victims of Covid-19; pets. Animal adoption boomed as a result of lockdowns, but they are suffering the most
Long Reads

A pet pandemic: the rising threat of an animal mental health crisis in the wake of Covid-19

Pet adoption soared across Wales and the UK as the coronavirus pandemic caused a mental health crisis, but now it’s animals who are suffering the most
Business

Cardiff Record Exchange opens its doors to vinyl lovers of Cathays in time for Christmas

New vinyl shop, Cardiff Record Exchange, opened its doors for the first time last Friday hoping to catch the Christmas shopping crowds.
James Chant assembling ramen bowl at Matsudai popup.
Food

Our pop-ups were busier every week, then Covid-19 shut our restaurant idea down

The founder of Wales’ only ramen joint chats about delivering his business to customers after lockdown halted his restaurant plans
Business

New Indie Superstore takes over Lakeside shops for indoor and outdoor market

A new indoor and outdoor market run by independents in Lakeside aims to make a splash at its debut this weekend
Food home

Hub Box launches first Welsh location partnered with Tiny Rebel Brewery

Hub Box launch their first Welsh location in Mermaid Quay, partnered with Tiny Rebel Brewery to pair burgers and beer.
Active Life

Wales celebrates first ever World Esports Day with large national tournament

Welsh gamers put themselves on the map with a large tournament to mark the debut of World Esports Day.
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